Senior Program Manager I - Run the Business Sales Programs

Who We Are Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale. Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term. About the role: Samsara’s Sales Programs team enables a high-performance sales team by leveraging technology, automation, and best-in-class methodologies to streamline operations, improve forecasting accuracy, and maximize sales efficiency & effectiveness. The Senior Program Manager will lead and drive key sales programs that support the operating rhythm and execution of our go-to-market (GTM) motion. This high-impact role will be instrumental in prioritizing, implementing, and operationalizing large-scale, cross-functional initiatives that improve planning, execution, and change management across the Sales organization. The ideal candidate has strong analytical business acumen, a passion for optimizing processes, and a track record of driving strategic programs in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for candidates who will champion, role model and embed Samsara’s operating principles as we scale globally and across new offices. This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the USYou should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Every phone call you answer and every email you send can affect whether truck drivers deliver goods on time and without accidents, whether students get dropped off safely from school, or whether power gets restored quickly after a natural disaster.
• You thrive the most when solving problems: Our constantly expanding technology and the complexities faced by our customers provide an exciting range of challenges for our Customer Success teams. With a growth mindset and a desire to learn, you will strategically partner with our customers to find unique solutions to help keep their operations safe, efficient, and sustainable.
• You are a natural relationship builder: Whether the relationship is with our customers or with cross-functional teams in Samsara, you are in constant communication and collaboration with key stakeholders to win as a team.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. This Customer Success team is still shaping its future and you will have plenty of autonomy and opportunities to master your craft in a hyper-growth environment.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by the best and brightest professionals out there.

In this role, you will:

• Program Execution & Operational Cadence: Lead and manage high-impact programs that support core operational rhythms such as quarterly and annual planning, performance reviews, and key organizational processes
• Business Reviews & Strategic Events: Drive end-to-end coordination for strategic meetings and events—aligning stakeholders, preparing content, and ensuring execution excellence.
• Planning Calendar & Milestone Management: Develop and manage planning cadences, program roadmaps, and key deliverable timelines to keep initiatives on track and aligned with business objectives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with key stakeholders across Sales, Operations, Finance, Enablement, and other teams to ensure clear communication, ownership, and alignment.
• Change Management: Drive change management for process improvements within the Sales organization, ensuring the team is prepared, supported, and equipped with the necessary resources to adapt to organizational change
• Program Measurement & Insights: Monitor program progress through KPIs and milestones and identify areas for improvement to drive continued program impact.
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Bachelor's Degree from a 4 year institution
• 6-8 years of experience in program management, sales operations, strategy, or consulting, ideally in a high-growth B2B SaaS environment
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional GTM programs that improve sales execution and scalability
• Strong program management skills with expertise in end-to-end delivery (i.e. framing the need, scope requirements, document project roadmaps, partnering with teams, defining KPIs and reporting out on results)
• Ability to ramp up quickly on business priorities and derive insights from data to inform decisions
• Strong communication and written language skills including clear and concise documentation
• Proven track record of building trust and effectively partnering with a wide variety of stakeholders: executives, managers, front-line teammates and cross-functional partners
• Diplomacy, tact, and poise under pressure when working through issues, skilled at having prioritization conversations and discussing tradeoffs

An ideal candidate also has:

• Experience with B2B hardware and SaaS products
• PMP certification, Agile/Scrum Certification

The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. $100,257.50—$151,650 USD At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact. Benefits Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more. Accommodations Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process. Flexible Working At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable. Fraudulent Employment Offers Samsara is aware of scams involving fake job interviews and offers. Please know we do not charge fees to applicants at any stage of the hiring process. Official communication about your application will only come from emails ending in ‘@samsara.com’ or ‘@us-greenhouse-mail.io’. For more information regarding fraudulent employment offers, please visit our blog post here.